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Hormuz tensions drive tanker freight rates to historic highs

Tanker freight rates reportedly reached a record $650,000 per day amid disruption or heightened risk around the Strait of Hormuz. New tankers are being built despite limited cargo availability.

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Extreme shipping costs around a critical oil route could raise energy and global supply-chain risks.

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